Horizon Blue Cross & Blue Shield

Mgr, Risk Adjustment Vendor & Performance Mgmt

Horizon Blue Cross & Blue Shield • $109K — $149K *
US-AnywhereRemote in Newark, NJ
Healthcare
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in business, finance, statistics, healthcare, or related field preferred.
  • 6+ years in healthcare or insurance with a focus on analytics/reporting.
  • 3+ years of supervisory experience.
  • Extensive knowledge of risk adjustment and vendor performance management.
  • Strong analytical and statistical modeling skills.

Responsibilities

  • Develop and advance risk adjustment vendor strategy to meet enterprise goals.
  • Identify and evaluate vendor needs and establish success metrics.
  • Negotiate vendor contracts and manage daily relationships.
  • Lead vendor selection processes, including RFPs and implementation.
  • Ensure smooth onboarding and wind-down activities for vendors.
  • Design KPI frameworks for measuring vendor and operational success.
  • Analyze performance trends to pinpoint improvement areas.

Benefits

  • Comprehensive health benefits (Medical/Dental/Vision)
  • Retirement Plans
  • Generous PTO
  • Incentive Plans
  • Wellness Programs
  • Paid Volunteer Time Off
  • Tuition Reimbursement
Full Job Description

About the Role

This role is responsible for vendor management, performance measurement, and analytics for Enterprise Risk Adjustment. Drives strategy, ensures accurate KPI reporting, and partners cross-functionally to optimize vendor and operational performance across Commercial, Medicare, and Medicaid programs.

What You'll Do

Job Responsibilities:

  • Develop and lead risk adjustment vendor strategy aligned to enterprise goals
  • Identify vendor needs, source and evaluate partners, and define success measures
  • Negotiate contracts and own day-to-day vendor relationships
  • Lead RFPs, vendor selection, implementation, and offboarding
  • Manage onboarding and wind-down activities including data retention and destruction
  • Ensure effective transition and integration of vendor services
  • Design and maintain KPI frameworks for vendors and internal operations
  • Develop models and reporting to measure financial impact and operational outcomes
  • Analyze performance trends and identify improvement opportunities
  • Audit internal and vendor reporting for accuracy and completeness
  • Ensure data integrity and adherence to measurement standards
  • Support compliance and internal control requirements
  • Monitor vendor spend, billing, and budget performance
  • Develop forecasts and provide financial insights to leadership
  • Advise on budget risks and mitigation strategies
  • Review and reconcile vendor invoices to ensure accurate and timely payment
  • Partner with enterprise leaders to define targets and corrective actions
  • Present insights and recommendations to executive stakeholders
  • Mentor and guide analytics and reporting teams

What You Bring

Education/Experience:

  • Bachelors degree preferred in business, finance, statistics, healthcare, or related field.
  • 6+ years healthcare or insurance experience with analytics/reporting.
  • 3+ years supervisory experience.

Knowledge:
  • Extensive knowledge of risk adjustment and vendor performance management.
  • Strong analytical and statistical modeling skills.
  • Experience developing KPIs and performance frameworks.
  • Advanced Excel proficiency.
  • CPA or CMA certification preferred.
  • Experience with SAS, R, or SQL preferred.
  • Experience in ACA, Medicare, or Medicaid risk adjustment programs preferred.

Skills and Abilities:
  • Vendor Management
  • Risk Adjustment Analytics
  • KPI Development
  • Financial Modeling
  • Contract Negotiation
  • Data Analytics
  • Stakeholder Management
  • Regulatory Awareness

Salary Range:

$109,600 - $149,625

This compensation range is specific to the job level and takes into account the wide range of factors that are considered in making compensation decisions, including but not limited to: education, experience, licensure, certifications, geographic location, and internal equity. This range has been created in good faith based on information known to Horizon at the time of posting. Compensation decisions are dependent on the circumstances of each case. Horizon also provides a comprehensive compensation and benefits package which includes:

  • Comprehensive health benefits (Medical/Dental/Vision)

  • Retirement Plans

  • Generous PTO

  • Incentive Plans

  • Wellness Programs

  • Paid Volunteer Time Off

  • Tuition Reimbursement

About Horizon Blue Cross & Blue Shield

Horizon Blue Cross Blue Shield of New Jersey is a health insurance company that provides coverage to individuals and businesses in New Jersey. The company offers a variety of health plans, including HMO, PPO, and EPO plans, as well as Medicare and Medicaid plans. Horizon BCBSNJ also provides wellness programs and resources to help members manage their health. The company is committed to improving the health of the communities it serves and has partnered with local organizations to address health disparities and promote healthy living.
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